Mint Error coin? #2__ 1944-S by John M. Robinson II

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Two MS Error Coins from same dealer and he did not catch either of them?

 

Below are images of a 1944-S MS Jefferson Nickel that I purchased at a small Flea Market in Northern New York.

 

I mentioned this coin in my most recent post in regards to a 1922 D Cent that I found that also has a possible mint crack/ridge. This coin also has a really nice NT on Obv and rev.

 

I hope the below images are clear enough to get opinions from more experienced Error coin collectors. Any comment will be welcomed.

 

Best wishes and Semper Fi !

 

Jack

 

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[Six Mile Rick]

Jack, A couple nice die cracks shown today. Thanks for the enjoyable views.

 

Rick

[Jack Robinson]

 

Thanks Rick,

 

As you know, I am pretty new at coin collecting and very new at distinquishing Mint Error coins.

 

Thanks for your comments.

 

Does the FMV of a coin increase due to being an error coin (die cracks)? I also took the time to checked the NGC variations for the 1922-D and there is no mention of this type of die crack. The same goes for the 1944-S Jefferson.

 

I plan on submitting the Jeffersons that I obtained and the 1922-D Lincoln Cent, first to have conservation done and then over to get officially graded.

 

Best wishes,

 

Jack

 

[mkman123]

die cracks are neat!~

[rockhobby]

Jack, I would rethink sending the Jeffs to NCS for conservation. On the one you show here the rev. appears to have nice NT which does often command a small (or large) premium depending on the look of the toning. If the obverse is just as nice you might have a winner especially as it appears to have booming luster.

 

Also, personally I would not pay a premium for a nickel with die cracks as they are readily available (except maybe for a crying Jeff - die crack running from just under eye down cheek, or a nice example of the $ sign Jeff-die crack running midway thru some of the S minted coins). At least 30% nickels in my set have die cracks to varying degrees.

 

JMHO - Doug

[Jack Robinson]

Hello Doug,

 

Thanks for the suggestions. Yes, the Obverse has a similar NT. The other two Jeffersons that I purchased at the same time, 1945 S & D, also have nice NTing.

 

I am not too experienced in Error Coins so, I did not know that they are as common as you mentioned.

 

As you suggest, Die Cracks are nice but, NTing is even better.

 

Best wishes,

 

Jack

[TD Henson]

Hello Jack -

 

I agree that conservation isn't really a great idea on the Jefferson. You'll lose all that wonderful natural toning and it won't be worth it in total cost. Anything pre-1970 is fairly expensive, as you pay for conservation and then you'll pay for grading.

 

I also would agree that die cracks generally do not sell for much of a premium, unless they extend the entire distance across the coin or spider out from a die failure.

 

Just my humble opinion!

 

I like both coins though - thanks for sharing them.

 

Todd